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Percolation-Modeling Comparison Between The Conductivities Of Zinc-Graphene Quantum Dot Nanocomposite And Graphite During Extracellular Electron Transfer In Microbial Fuel Cell Electrodes, Jamme Omar A. Biscocho, Ralph Calvin D. Almazan, Francis M. Emralino, Michelle T. Manglicmot

Sinaya: A Philippine Journal for Senior High School Teachers and Students

While promising as an energy production alternative through its sustainability and wastewater treatment utility, a microbial fuel cell is not widely used due to its low power output and high cost. The development of advanced electrode materials is currently being pursued to solve this problem. A zinc-graphene quantum dot nanocomposite was modeled using percolation theory as a prospective advanced electrode material. During extracellular electron transfer, the electrical conductivity properties of the material were studied through cellular percolation models, percolation probability functions, and electrical conductivity curves. These models were compared against those of the conventional graphite electrodes and the leading graphene …

Systematic Literature Review Of Diffusion Coefficient Studies For Pharmaceutically-Active Compounds, Gerard Daniel L. Gonzales, Rachel Leah V. Luzano, David Bryan G. Unabia, Victoria Gail N. Vasco, Allan N. Soriano

Sinaya: A Philippine Journal for Senior High School Teachers and Students

Pharmaceutically-active compounds (PHACs) such as analgesics, antibiotics, hormones, and antiseptics have been proven beneficial to human life as they can cure illnesses and increase life expectancy. However, heightened usage has led to their emergence in various bodies of water. This has negatively impacted humankind and the environment due to these compounds’ toxicity levels and adverse health effects on living organisms. Therefore, this systematic literature review evaluated the existing literature on the diffusion coefficients of various PHACs. The diffusion coefficient of these compounds serves as a parameter that measures their transport through hydrological mediums and is inversely proportional to molecular size. …

Assessment Of The Feasibility Of Permeable Pavement For Sustainable Stormwater Management Using Swmm, Al Patrick C. Castro, Ma. Aleissa Janelle M. Castillo, Carmela Rose V. Timario, David Timothy F. Go, Marla C. Maniquiz-Redillas

Sinaya: A Philippine Journal for Senior High School Teachers and Students

The advancement of urbanization in the Philippines changed natural lands into impervious surfaces and aided the contamination of surface runoff and nearby water bodies. Low Impact Development (LID) technologies were introduced as an alternative to conventional drainage systems, specifically permeable pavements. Such technology is beneficial for stormwater runoff reduction, ground infiltration enablement, and stormwater treatment. This research was conducted to investigate the feasibility of permeable pavement for sustainable stormwater management in a university setting, particularly in De La Salle University – Laguna Campus. The Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) was utilized to simulate different rainfall scenarios on selected little to …

A Comparative Study On The Effects Of Varying Concentrations Of Eggshell Tea Fertilizer On Capsicum Annum (Bell Pepper), Anjanette Czyra L. Argonza, Alaissa Riobel D. De Chavez, Raquel B. Supan, Kerry P. Cabral

Sinaya: A Philippine Journal for Senior High School Teachers and Students

With the increasing worldwide demand for eggs, the continuous accumulation of these poses environmental threats because of their support for microbiological action. However, the fact that eggshells have high calcium content motivated researchers to explore their potential use as fertilizer for various plant species. Despite this, most studies only focused on applying eggshell fertilizers in solid form. Meanwhile, research on boosting bell pepper production remains sparse in the Philippines despite its increasing demand. This study examined the capabilities of eggshell tea, a liquid form of eggshell fertilizer, by determining which concentration would be most effective and least effective in growing …

Butte Priority Soils Operable Unit (Bpsou) Draft Final Insufficiently Reclaimed Sites Field Sampling Plan (Fsp) For Ur-19 – Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway From Montana Street To South Arizona Avenue – Montana Street Adjacent Parcel, Mike Mcanulty

Silver Bow Creek/Butte Area Superfund Site

No abstract provided.

Ocean Sound Essential Ocean Variable Implementation Plan, Peter Tyack, Akamatsu Tomonari, Olaf Boebel, Lucille Chapuis, Elisabeth Debusschere, Christ De Jong, Christine Erbe, Karen Evans, Jason Gedamke, Tess Gridley, Georgios Haralabus, Reyna Jenkins, Jennifer Miksis-Olds, Hanne Sagen, Frank Thomsen, Karolin Thomisch, Edward Urban

Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping

This document provides guidance for the addition of acoustic observations to the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) through implementation of the Ocean Sound Essential Ocean Variable (EOV). The goal of this Ocean Sound EOV Implementation Plan is to define a baseline of how ocean sound observations are collected, analyzed, managed and reported. The Implementation Plan has been produced by a Committee of the International Quiet Ocean Experiment (IQOE), a project co-sponsored by the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) and the Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO).

Optimizing The Dynamic Replacement Of Soft Soils With Sand Using A Fem Tools, Walid Salem A Elsiwi

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

First a dynamic finite element methodology (FEM) was developed to simulate an entire dynamic replacement (DR) program of clay with sand involving multiple poundings. The main objective of this research was to employ FEM and geotechnical test data such as cone penetration test (CPT) data at the site to predict the maximum achievable sand column (SC) depth and the corresponding optimum levels of attributing parameters such as number and height of pounder drops. Another goal was to predict the pore pressure generated in clay due to pounding. A full-scale ground improvement project was used to guide the analytical process. Comparison …

Voltage- And Calcium-Gated Membrane Currents Tune The Plateau Potential Properties Of Multiple Neuron Types, Curtis L Neveu, Paul Smolen, Douglas A Baxter, John H Byrne

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Many neurons exhibit regular firing that is limited to the duration and intensity of depolarizing stimuli. However, some neurons exhibit all-or-nothing plateau potentials that, once elicited, can lead to prolonged activity that is independent of stimulus intensity or duration. To better understand this diversity of information processing, we compared the voltage-gated and Ca²⁺-gated currents of three identified neurons from hermaphroditic Aplysia californica. Two of these neurons, B51 and B64, generated plateau potentials and a third neuron, B8, exhibited regular firing and was incapable of generating a plateau potential. With the exception of the Ca²⁺-gated potassium …

A Bridge Information Modeling (Brim) Framework For Inspection And Maintenance Intervention In Reinforced Concrete Bridges, Ahmed Gouda Mohamed, Ahmed Khaled, Ibrahim S. Abotaleb

Faculty Journal Articles

No abstract provided.

Becoming What One Is: Nietzsche And Buddhism - A Transcultural Perspective, Sarah Linda Jacob

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) prophetically called himself an untimely philosopher. But what inspired this untimely genius? In what follows, I argue that Nietzsche’s philosophical departure from the Western metaphysical and epistemological tradition marks a paradigm shift enabled by the European encounter with the East. My thought is that the “untimely” philosopher was very timely—timelier than his educators and philosophical compadres—because he recognized that the Western religious and philosophical system would be, and had to be, forever altered due to the confrontation with new ontological horizons enabled by new, wholly foreign, perspectives. My argument is founded upon the historical significance of India …

Big Data Analytics For Healthcare Social Media: New Algorithms And Insights, Negar Maleki

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Over the last two decades, there has been a rapid evolution in information and communication technology, including the emergence of social media. Social media has a significant impact on various fields such as politics, business, culture, education, careers, innovation, and especially healthcare. This influence is not a new phenomenon since a survey from ten years ago showed that up to 78\% of American adults used the internet to look for health-related information for themselves or someone else. With the shift towards on-demand services in society, healthcare is also affected by this trend. Instead of waiting for weeks or months to …

The Performance Of Subgrid-Scale Models In Large-Eddy Simulation Of Langmuir Circulation In Shallow Water With The Finite Volume Method, Seyed Mohammad Javad Zeidi

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Wind and wave-driven Langmuir circulation (LC) in the upper ocean mixed layer and in shallow inner shelf regions of the coastal ocean has been extensively studied via field measurements and numerical simulations by the ocean turbulence-physical oceanography community. LC consists of counter rotating vortices or cells induced by the wind and surface gravity waves. As with all turbulence regimes, LC is characterized by a wide range of scales, with the largest and most energetic LC scales serving to promote vertical transport (and thereby mixing). However, numerical studies and field measrements of Langmuir turbulence under the influence of coastal boundaries and …

The Cancer Moonshot Immuno-Oncology Translational Network At 5: Accelerating Cancer Immunotherapies, Ananth Annapragada, Andrew G Sikora, Himangi Marathe, Song Liu, Michael Demetriou, Lawrence Fong, Jinming Gao, Donald Kufe, Zachary S Morris, Eduardo Vilar, Elad Sharon, Alan Hutson, Kunle Odunsi

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The Immuno-Oncology Translational Network (IOTN) was established in 2018 as part of the Cancer Moonshot. In 2022, President Joe Biden set new goals to reduce the cancer death rate by half within 25 years and improve the lives of people with cancer and cancer survivors. The IOTN is focused on accelerating translation of cancer immunology research, from bench to bedside, and improving immunotherapy outcomes across a wide array of cancers in the adult population. The unique structure and team science approach of the IOTN is designed to accelerate discovery and evaluation of novel immune-based therapeutic and prevention strategies. In this …

Weak Measurements And Quantum-To-Classical Transitions In Free Electron–Photon Interactions, Yiming Pan, Eliahu Cohen, Ebrahim Karimi, Avraham Gover, Norbert Schönenberger, Tomáš Chlouba, Kangpeng Wang, Saar Nehemia, Peter Hommelhoff, Ido Kaminer, Yakir Aharonov

Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Faculty Articles and Research

How does the quantum-to-classical transition of measurement occur? This question is vital for both foundations and applications of quantum mechanics. Here, we develop a new measurement-based framework for characterizing the classical and quantum free electron–photon interactions and then experimentally test it. We first analyze the transition from projective to weak measurement in generic light–matter interactions and show that any classical electron-laserbeam interaction can be represented as an outcome of weak measurement. In particular, the appearance of classical point-particle acceleration is an example of an amplified weak value resulting from weak measurement. A universal factor, exp(-Γ²/2) , quantifies the …

Wave Interactions With A Cylinder Surrounded By An Arc-Shaped Breakwater, Hui Liang, Siming Zheng, Yanlin Shao, Peiwen Cong, Deborah Greaves

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Inspired by the energy island used for energy storage, conversion, and transmission, this study explores the water wave interactions with a bottom-standing cylinder surrounded by an arc-shaped breakwater of negligible thickness. The arc-shaped breakwater can be either impermeable or porous. To analyze the problem, a semi-analytical matched eigenfunction expansion method is developed within the framework of linear potential flow theory. The fluid domain is divided into subdomains, with the velocity potentials in each subdomain expressed as eigenfunction expansions. Matching conditions, ensuring continuity in pressure and normal velocity, are imposed at the juncture boundary. The accuracy of the developed semi-analytical method …

The Philosophy Of Ai: Learning From History, Shaping Our Future. Hearing Before The Committee On Homeland Security And Government Affairs, Senate, One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, First Session., Margaret Hu

Congressional Testimony

No abstract provided.

Workplace Violence Against Healthcare Workers In Pakistan; Call For Action, If Not Now, Then When? A Systematic Review, Syeda Tayyaba Rehan, Mishal Shan, Syed Hasan Shuja, Zayeema Khan, Hassan Ul Hussain, Rohan Kumar Ochani, Asim Shaikh, Iqbal Ratnani, Abdulqadir J. Nashwan, Salim Surani

Department of Medicine

Background: Workplace violence (WPV) is a global problem that affects healthcare workers' physical and mental health and impairs work performance. Pakistan's healthcare system is not immune to WPV, which the World Health Organization recognises as an occupational hazard.
Objectives: The primary objective of this systematic review is to determine the prevalence of physical, verbal, or other forms of WPV in healthcare workers in Pakistan. Secondary objectives include identifying the associated risk factors and perpetrators of WPV.
Methods: A systematic review of six electronic databases was conducted through August 2022. Studies were included if they met the following criteria: 1) healthcare …

Voltage- And Calcium-Gated Membrane Currents Tune The Plateau Potential Properties Of Multiple Neuron Types, Curtis L Neveu, Paul Smolen, Douglas A Baxter, John H Byrne

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Many neurons exhibit regular firing that is limited to the duration and intensity of depolarizing stimuli. However, some neurons exhibit all-or-nothing plateau potentials that, once elicited, can lead to prolonged activity that is independent of stimulus intensity or duration. To better understand this diversity of information processing, we compared the voltage-gated and Ca2+-gated currents of three identified neurons from hermaphroditic Aplysia californica Two of these neurons, B51 and B64, generated plateau potentials and a third neuron, B8, exhibited regular firing and was incapable of generating a plateau potential. With the exception of the Ca2+-gated potassium current (I KCa), all …

Intellectual Property And “The Lost Year” Of Covid-19 Deaths, Madhavi Sunder, Haochen Sun

Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works

Protecting intellectual property (IP) is a question of life and death. COVID-19 vaccines, partially incentivized by IP, are estimated to have saved nearly 20 million lives worldwide during the first year of their availability in 2021. However, most of the benefits of this life-saving technology went to high- and upper-middle-income countries. Despite 10 billion vaccines being produced by the end of 2021, only 4 percent of people in low-income countries were fully vaccinated. Paradoxically, IP may also be partly responsible for hundreds of thousands of lives lost in 2021, due to an insufficient supply of vaccines and inequitable access during …

Information Needs And Information Seeking Behaviour Of Health Workers On The Treatment Of Diabetic Mellitus Patients In Rural Areas In Benue State, Nigeria, Yilase Jerome Terhemba, Obande Bonnie Obeka, Hussaini Mustapha Yusuf

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

The study investigates the information needs and information-seeking behaviour of clinical health workers for the treatment of diabetic mellitus patients in the rural areas in Benue state Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. A total of four hundred and twenty-two (422) health workers with a sample of two hundred and six (206) clinical health workers from general hospitals in 23 Local Governments Areas in Benue state was used for the study. The questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. Data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics of mean …

Documents From The November 8, 2023 Meeting Of The Associated Students Of The University Of Montana (Asum), University Of Montana--Missoula. Associated Students

Senate Meeting Agendas and Minutes, 2007-Present

Agenda and meeting minutes from the May 7, 2014 meeting of the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM). The following resolutions were discussed during the meeting:

SB11-23/24: Resolution Commending KBGA

Predictive Modelling Of Road Deterioration Using An Artificially Intelligent Bayesian Belief Networks Approach, Babitha Elizabeth Philip

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

The ability to predict road deterioration is the cornerstone for developing a reliable Pavement Management System (PMS) that optimizes pavement maintenance programs. Such prediction capacity becomes increasingly important, especially when highway agency funds are confined. This research focuses on the development of prediction models based on an artificial intelligence technique, Bayesian Belief Networks (BBN), that aid decision-makers in forecasting expected road distress curves on the lights of various (e.g., environmental, traffic, and road-specific) factors and maintenance decisions. The novelty of this research revolves around deploying BBNs which allow analysts to yield Markovian predictions of annual road deterioration based on incomplete …

Vol. 8 Entire Issue

The Journal of Economics and Politics

No abstract provided.

New Boxes For Old Tools? Considerations On Reorganizing U.S. Intelligence, J. Ransom Clark

The Journal of Economics and Politics

No abstract provided.

Characterization And Structural Shear Behavior Of Recycled Aggregate Concrete Beams Reinforced With Basalt Fibers And Basalt Bars, Shahrukh Shoaib Ul Haq

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Recycling construction waste material offers a sustainable solution to the problem of disposing of concrete construction and demolition waste. The use of basalt fibers (BF) and basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) reinforcing bars in concrete structures made of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) would prolong their service life and reduce the maintenance cost. This research aims to investigate the potential use of BF, RCA, and BFRP reinforcing bars to produce sustainable and steel-free structural concrete. The study consisted of material characterization testing, numerical simulation, and large-scale beam testing.
Material characterization tests were performed on normal-strength concrete (NSC) and high-strength concrete (HSC). The …

Heavy Metals In Newark Soils, Ashaki Rouff

Sustainability Seminar Series

Newark has an extensive network of urban farms and gardens that reclaim unused land, build community, and offer access to fresh, locally grown produce. However, like many post-industrial cities, Newark’s soils are also polluted, presenting a challenge for urban agriculture. Dr. Rouff will share research on the concentrations and forms of the heavy metal lead in urban farm soils, the environmental and health implications, and how urban farming practices help to manage this pollution.

A Data-Efficient Approach For Effective Diagnosis Of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy From Echocardiography Modality, Moomal Farhad Farhad

Thesis/ Dissertation Defenses

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) is a medical condition characterized by the thickening and enlargement of the left ventricle (LV) of the heart. Accurate and timely diagnosis of LVH is vital for clinical prognosis and treatment decisions. Echocardiography has emerged as the gold standard for diagnosing LVH due to its ability to independently predict long-term risks such as heart failure and stroke. Echocardiography, a non-invasive and cost-effective imaging technology, is instrumental in assessing various aspects of heart health. Among the critical diagnostic calculations made possible by echocardiography, the determination of ejection fraction and heart chamber size is paramount in assessing LVH. …

The Impact Of Creativity On Alpha Activity, Serena Bruneaux

EKU Libraries Research Award for Undergraduates

No abstract provided.

Of Foxes, Dancing Bears, And Wolves, John Rosegrant

Journal of Tolkien Research

When in “On Fairy-stories” Tolkien expressed his Faërian wish to understand the proper speech of animals, he was longing to relate with animals in a way that combined communion with them and respect for their separate natures. But the exuberance with which Tolkien expressed this wish changed over time. His early writings are rampant with talking animals and other forms of human-animal condensation in which the animals nevertheless retain their own agency; later in life he grew uneasy with what he now believed to be unrealistic and un-Catholic formulations. Nevertheless, the Faërian wish was so important to him that he …

The Park Ridge Center Bulletin, 2000, N13, January/February, Advocate Aurora Health

Historical Documents - Combined

The Park Ridge Center, Park Ridge, IL: Issue of "The Park Ridge Center Bulletin", a bi-monthly publication from The Park Ridge Center - An Institute for the Study of Health, Faith, and Ethics, associated with Lutheran General Hospital. This issue has feature articles on genetics and faith, including articles on prenatal testing, stem cell research, and genetic mapping and sequencing.